One effective way to improve air quality in manufacturing facilities is by controlling airborne contaminants and dust. Although all manufacturers may be aware that eliminating airborne contaminants and dusts in the workplace is their major responsibility, many are not in the know that doing so will not only keep workers safe from the dangers these harmful impurities can cause, but can also help increase worker productivity. In fact, studies on the impact of indoor air pollution on worker productivity showed a 4.2% increase in productivity when air pollution was reduced by 10 parts per billion (ppb). Poor indoor air quality, on the other hand, showed as many as six lost workdays per year for every ten employees.

Unlike in the past, plant owners can now choose from a variety of ways to contain airborne dust and contaminants. The type of manufacturing process a facility is involved in is not even an issue. Whether its manufacturing process involves chemicals, wood, paper, pharmaceutical products, food or metals, there is a dust collecting system that will fit its needs regardless of the available space it has, its layout and the amount of dust and contaminants generated.

The welding fume collector is one particular type of system that helps keep smoke out of welders’ breathing zone. In reality, though, this fume collector protects not only welders but all workers in the entire facility.